Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
2877116 The Annals of Thoracic Surgery 2011 6 Pages PDF
Abstract
Esophagectomy resulted in temporary reduction of ghrelin levels, but while levels returned to normal 3 months later, weight loss persisted at 12 months. Further study is needed to elucidate the mechanisms of persistent weight loss and design therapeutic interventions to recover the weight lost.
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